GRC Controls Assurance Lead

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned GRC Controls Assurance Lead to oversee and enhance our governance, risk, and compliance control environment in the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will lead control self-assessments, testing, and data analytics initiatives, leveraging GRC platforms and recognized frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) to drive process improvements and ensure robust internal controls across the organization. Responsibilities: Lead the design, planning, and execution of control self-assessments and control testing programs Manage and configure GRC platforms to support risk and control monitoring activities Perform data analytics to identify control gaps, trends, and opportunities for remediation Develop and maintain governance frameworks aligned with COSO and ISO 31000 standards Collaborate with business stakeholders to communicate control requirements and remediation plans Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of controls Compile and present control assurance reports to senior management and risk committees Supervise and mentor junior control assurance and GRC team members Coordinate with internal audit, external auditors, and regulatory bodies on control assurance activities Required Qualifications: 7–10 years of experience in internal controls, GRC, or internal audit functions Proven expertise in control self-assessment and control testing methodologies Hands-on experience with leading GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC) Strong data analytics skills using tools such as ACL, SQL, or Power BI In-depth knowledge of COSO and ISO 31000 risk management frameworks Demonstrated process improvement capabilities in a controls environment Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field Preferred Qualifications: Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CRISC, or equivalent Experience implementing GRC solutions in the Middle East region Advanced degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or related discipline Prior exposure to ERP risk and control environments (SAP, Oracle, etc.) GRC platform administrator or configuration certifications Company Industry Other Department / Functional Area Other Keywords GRC Controls Assurance Lead Get real-time job updates only on our App